Medical hypnosis · Denver, Colorado
Take a deep,
refreshing breath.
Picture yourself enjoying a favorite place, feeling deeply relaxed and entirely comfortable. Now imagine learning to use that profoundly calm feeling to relieve pain, change a troublesome habit, or improve a health problem.
In a word, that’s hypnosis.
- 40+ years in medicine
- Practicing hypnosis since 1995
- Initial call is free
A natural, established
medical treatment.
Hypnosis opens the unconscious mind to new suggestions for healing and change. It is safe, generally free of side effects, and can be used in combination with traditional medical treatments.
Best of all, hypnosis is a skill that is uniquely yours. Once you learn it, you can use it now and in the future.
Care grounded in medicine
Jonathan Sheldon, MD
A family physician and geriatrician for over 40 years, Dr. Sheldon has studied, practiced, and taught medical hypnosis since 1995.
His medical training and decades of clinical experience provide the professional judgment needed to use hypnosis safely and appropriately.
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Colorado
- Residency trained in Family Medicine with added qualification in Geriatrics
- Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado Medical Center
- Member and Approved Consultant, American Society for Clinical Hypnosis
- Member, Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
- Member, International Society of Hypnosis
A patient and physician perspective
“I asked Dr. Jonathan Sheldon to hypnotize me for control of severe pain and insomnia following a spinal cord and brain injury after a serious bicycle accident. Spectacular results followed four sessions with Dr. Sheldon. As a physician and now a patient I endorse his hypnotherapy in clinical situations where the patient may benefit from this effective modality of treatment.”
Why Medical Training Matters
Professional vs. Amateur Hypnosis
In Colorado, virtually anyone can become an “unlicensed psychotherapist” and offer hypnosis. The requirements are minimal, hypnosis training is optional, and the risks are obvious.
Hypnosis is not in itself a treatment for anything. Rather, it is a tool that a licensed professional with education, training, and experience may use to treat a particular condition. It is like a scalpel: anyone can buy one, but you would never let an amateur use one on you.
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A Range of Treatments
There are many other uses for hypnosis. If you do not see your particular concern, please discuss it with Dr. Sheldon to determine whether hypnosis would be helpful for you.
A trusted perspective
“Having studied and practiced hypnosis for over 35 years, I believe it is extremely useful — and a major plus is that its benefits come without the side effects of medication. During the 25 years I have known him, Dr. Jonathan Sheldon has consistently shown a caring and compassionate attitude toward others. His use of hypnosis in his practice is the manifestation of a desire to provide the most appropriate, least invasive treatment to his patients.”
What to Expect
Treatment begins with a free initial conversation and develops through a personal plan and a variety of calm, focused hypnotic experiences.
- 01
Talk
Your initial call is an opportunity to speak with Dr. Sheldon and learn about hypnosis. There is no charge for this.
- 02
Plan
During your first formal hypnosis visit, you and Dr. Sheldon will review your medical history and treatment goals. Dr. Sheldon will then create a personal treatment plan focused on achieving your goals.
- 03
Treat
During hypnosis, you will sit in a comfortable recliner in a quiet, private room. Most people enjoy being deeply relaxed and calm. Dr. Sheldon will help you focus your energies intently on achieving your goals.
- 04
Relief
When the session is over, you will likely feel refreshed, renewed, and satisfied with your accomplishments. Subsequent visits help you improve your skills, deepen your insight, and achieve your goals.
In the press
“The good Dr. Jonathan Sheldon of Englewood is, well, good. Mostly because he kept his word that the flu shot he would administer, and which I publicly dreaded here last week, would not hurt. He said he could snatch all my fears and toss them out the window. And he pretty much did.”Read the 1998 Rocky Mountain News story
Contact
Schedule a phone
appointment.
Your first step is to schedule a phone appointment with Dr. Sheldon. This call gives you the opportunity to determine whether you and he are a good match for the work you would like to do.
1780 South Bellaire Street, Suite 690Denver, CO 80222
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